Monthly Archives: March 2013

Bideford Bridge goes to war – part 4.

Posted on 29/03/2013 by Tango Alpha

Peter Christie concludes his history of Bideford Bridge in World War 2 More notes from Frank Whiting’s reports. That the Allies were winning the war is shown from an entry in April 1944 which reads, ‘Now that the Government have … Continue reading →

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The original “Lost Shops” list.

Posted on 11/03/2013 by Tango Alpha

Here’s the original list, serialised in “Buzz” over the last few months.  Thank you to everyone who responded with their own memories and additions. Listed below are some of the businesses that Bideford has lost over the last 50/60 years  … Continue reading →

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